Surface Mining Blaster

7 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Technica Mining Full time
The infrastructure we build on a daily basis includes refuge stations, pump stations, and more.

UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT

We offer lateral development services, including ramp, level and large excavations.

UNDERGROUND PRODUCTION

Our experience includes narrow vein gold mining to long hole open stoping at metal mines.

UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL

We offer a full suite of electrical installation and maintenance services.

SHAFT MAINTENANCE

We operate shafts for our clients; providing full supervision and more.

SURFACE MINING

We offer a full suite of above ground site excavation and blasting services.

ENGINEERING

We specialize in mining engineering and perform mine design, due diligence, constructability and peer reviews.

EQUIPMENT RENTALS & REBUILDS

We own a large fleet of more than 250 pieces of equipment, maintained at Technica in Lively, Ontario.

MINE FINANCE

We can offer unique financing alternatives to bring quality deposits into production.

RAISE BORING

Raise boring presents significant advantages over conventional raises, maximizing efficiency and safety while minimizing downtime.

MAINTENANCE SHUTDOWN

We have extensive experience in Mine Maintenance Shutdowns. With proper planning we can safely refurbish mine infrastructure on a tight schedule.

Surface Mining Blaster

About the Position:

Currently, we are seeking a motivated and qualified individual to join our growing team as a Surface Mining Blaster in Dubreuilville, ON. There are currently multiple open positions that we are actively looking to fill to support the continued success of our operations. The key responsibilities of the Surface Mining Blaster include but are not limited to:

- Performing pre-operational inspections and ensuring safe operation of drilling equipment.
- Inspecting existing work locations according to work procedures and company policies within a safety conscious environment.
- Coordinating the sequence of events leading to a blast, laying pattern, gathering powder, loading holes, understanding capping and timing sequence.
- Identifying potential process issues, completing blast reports, and explosive delivery processes.
- Executing Surface Drilling and Blasting Operations with minimal supervision from the Site foreman.
- Reporting any safety concerns or unsafe conditions.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

- Fully accredited in Surface Mining Common Core Program (# 770210).
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in Surface Mining.
- Highly proficient in Blasting Processes.
- Committed to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
- Valid Transportation of Dangerous Goods accreditation.
- Clean driver's abstract and Criminal Record Check.
- Must be willing to travel to Dubreuilville, ON for work.

Why Choose Technica?

Working at Technica means choosing a safe environment where no one employee is more important than the other, and where we prioritize people over projects. We pride ourselves on a culture that is built on our core values of respect, integrity, courage, honesty, and humility, which guide our day-to-day operations and decisions.

In addition, Technica offers a series of benefits including:

- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and disability benefits.
- Company matched pension plan.
- Travel pay (where applicable).
- Corporate health and wellness program (i.e. health risk assessments, training and nutrition plans, etc.).
- Opportunity to grow.
- Company events.
- Work-life balance.

Candidates are required to undergo pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

For more information about Technica Mining, visit our website at www.technicamining.com or follow us on social media

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Technica Mining is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities.

As part of our partnership with Aki-eh Dibinwewziwin—a collaboration between Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Wahnapitae First Nation, and Technica Mining—we encourage Indigenous applicants to apply and self-declare their Indigenous membership. We value diversity and are dedicated to ensuring that communities can meaningfully participate in the economic benefits of our shared lands within the Robinson Huron Treaty Territory.

If you choose not to apply directly through the careers page, please reference 'BLAST2024' and forward your resume to:

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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